Post by The Sandmen on May 19, 2020 16:21:32 GMT -5
Bas Rutten doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Mark Coleman looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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El Guapo and Coleman move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Coleman moves forward looking for some action
He surprises El Guapo with a double overhooks!
Bas Rutten throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Coleman is holding Bas Rutten's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten shows great balance while pushing away Mark Coleman
El Guapo is trying to counter now!
El Guapo throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Mark Coleman attempts a sweep single...
Mark Coleman catches Bas Rutten's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Coleman.
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over El Guapo
Coleman positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! El Guapo's being punished here!
El Guapo's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over El Guapo
Mark Coleman looks to posture up and open Bas Rutten's guard...
Bas Rutten has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over El Guapo
El Guapo works on the ground with his fingers over Coleman's face
Coleman shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over El Guapo
El Guapo launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Coleman's ribs.
Hard blow to Coleman's mid-section, he seems hurt
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over El Guapo
Coleman is in closed guard... El Guapo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mark Coleman!
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Coleman tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Bas Rutten doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
El Guapo gets a good position on the ground. ..
Coleman holds Bas Rutten arms and counters his opponent punches.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Mark Coleman tries to roll on the ground...
El Guapo knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Coleman measures the resilience of El Guapo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in El Guapo's side.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Coleman breaths deeply while on the ground
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Coleman is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Bas Rutten pushes Mark Coleman down and prevents his attempts to escape
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Coleman is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes El Guapo's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Mark Coleman is in half guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to move on the ground and shows Mark Coleman a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! El Guapo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Mark Coleman is in half guard over El Guapo
Coleman is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Bas Rutten, who is barely covering up!
Mark Coleman is in half guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Coleman's moves.
Mark Coleman is in half guard over El Guapo
Coleman launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Coleman is countered by Bas Rutten.
El Guapo is trying to counter now!
El Guapo tries an armbar from the bottom!
Mark Coleman breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Coleman breaths deeply while on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mark Coleman tries to bring the fight to the ground
El Guapo goes down.
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo measures the resilience of Coleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Coleman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Bas Rutten gets sloppy and Mark Coleman tries to take advantage...
Coleman tries to jump to side mount.
Bas Rutten jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Coleman
Coleman measures the resilience of El Guapo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in El Guapo's side.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Coleman
Coleman measures the resilience of El Guapo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
El Guapo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Coleman
El Guapo is in closed guard... Coleman tries to roll on the ground!
Bas Rutten uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mark Coleman gets sloppy and Bas Rutten tries to take advantage...
El Guapo throws a few hammer fists to the face of Mark Coleman
Blocked by Coleman.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Coleman
Coleman tries to move on the ground and shows Bas Rutten a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Coleman uses his forearms to block the impact!
El Guapo clumsily fails here and it's time for Mark Coleman to fight back!
El Guapo is in closed guard... Coleman tries to roll on the ground!
Bas Rutten uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Bas Rutten looks to posture up and open Mark Coleman's guard...
Bas Rutten forces Mark Coleman to open his guard.
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Coleman
Coleman tries to close his guard around El Guapo
He is not able to do it
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Coleman
El Guapo positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Coleman's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Coleman is trying to counter now!
Coleman tries to close his guard around El Guapo
He is not able to do it
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Mark Coleman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bas Rutten jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Bas Rutten looks to counter!
High kick from Bas Rutten!
Coleman seems to be done!
Mark Coleman shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Bas Rutten is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Coleman into his guard.
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Coleman's cheek from the guard.
Mark Coleman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Coleman's cheek from the guard.
Mark Coleman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
El Guapo misses a step and Mark Coleman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Coleman tries to escape from the closed guard
Mark Coleman any adventage in the ground.
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over El Guapo
El Guapo looks to be in very good shape.
Coleman is in closed guard... El Guapo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mark Coleman!
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Mark Coleman tries to roll to his side and trap Bas Rutten in his guard...
Bas Rutten keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Mark Coleman tries to roll to his side and trap Bas Rutten in his guard...
Bas Rutten keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Mark Coleman tries to roll to his side and trap Bas Rutten in his guard...
Bas Rutten keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
El Guapo is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Bas Rutten charges at Coleman throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Coleman is rocked!
There is a small laceration on Mark Coleman's Right cheek
Mark Coleman and El Guapo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Mark Coleman tries to bring the fight to the ground
El Guapo goes down.
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Coleman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Coleman tries to cover his face,
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
Coleman tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Mark Coleman is in half guard over El Guapo
Coleman delivers a few accurate elbows!
Bas Rutten blocks them all showing some great skills here.
El Guapo is trying to counter now!
El Guapo measures the resilience of Coleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Coleman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Mark Coleman is in half guard over El Guapo
Coleman delivers a few accurate elbows!
Bas Rutten blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Mark Coleman is in half guard over El Guapo
Coleman sits over his knees and pushes away El Guapo's leg!
El Guapo closes his legs around Mark Coleman's leg. Coleman is not able to move away now!
Mark Coleman is in half guard over El Guapo
Mark Coleman storms over El Guapo with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Bas Rutten blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Mark Coleman is in half guard over El Guapo
Mark Coleman tries to free his leg
Bas Rutten moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Incredible high kick!
Coleman is worried!
Coleman grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Mark Coleman
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
Coleman launches a barrage of elbows over El Guapo's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if El Guapo doesn't fight back!
El Guapo's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Coleman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Coleman tries to cover his face,
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo measures the resilience of Coleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Coleman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
El Guapo clumsily fails here and it's time for Mark Coleman to fight back!
Coleman moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
Mark Coleman tries to open El Guapo's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Mark Coleman. El Guapo is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
Coleman moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to close his guard around Coleman
He is not able to do it
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to move on the ground and shows Mark Coleman a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
El Guapo uses his forearms to block the impact!
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
Mark Coleman tries to pass to half guard...
Bas Rutten's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Coleman's cheek from the guard.
Mark Coleman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Coleman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Coleman moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Coleman is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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El Guapo throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Bas Rutten tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Bas Rutten who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bas Rutten launches a knee while holding Coleman's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Coleman in the abdomen
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
El Guapo goes for a low kick..
Coleman avoids the deadly blow.
Coleman is trying to counter now!
Coleman is holding Bas Rutten's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo measures the resilience of Coleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Coleman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Coleman shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Coleman launches a barrage of elbows over El Guapo's face!
Bas Rutten blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Mark Coleman hovers above El Guapo
Bas Rutten stops him from throwing strikes.
Coleman clumsily fails here and it's time for Bas Rutten to fight back!
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Coleman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Coleman tries to cover his face,
Coleman's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo measures the resilience of Coleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Coleman's side.
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo works on the ground with his fingers over Coleman's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo measures the resilience of Coleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Coleman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Coleman's cheek from the guard.
Mark Coleman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Mark Coleman looks to counter!
Coleman tries to move to full mount!
El Guapo won't allow him to take this position easily.
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Mark Coleman can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Coleman launches a barrage of elbows over El Guapo's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if El Guapo doesn't fight back!
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Coleman's cheek from the guard.
Mark Coleman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo measures the resilience of Coleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Coleman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Mark Coleman looks to counter!
Coleman fires a barrage of punches at El Guapo's head!
This is bad! Coleman is just pounding on Bas Rutten's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Mark Coleman storms over El Guapo with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Bas Rutten blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Mark Coleman looks to mount Bas Rutten...
Bas Rutten takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Coleman is holding Bas Rutten's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten shows great balance while pushing away Mark Coleman
Coleman decides to launch some tentative punches
Bas Rutten takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Bas Rutten steps forward and fires a high kick!
Coleman blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Poorly executed technique. Mark Coleman looks to counter!
Mark Coleman tries to bring the fight to the ground
El Guapo goes down.
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
Mark Coleman tries to pass to half guard...
Bas Rutten's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
Coleman tries to improve position.
El Guapo adjusts and closes his guard.
Mark Coleman gets sloppy and Bas Rutten tries to take advantage...
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Coleman's cheek from the guard.
Mark Coleman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Coleman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Coleman tries to cover his face,
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to close his guard around Coleman
He succeeds!
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over El Guapo
El Guapo measures the resilience of Coleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Coleman's side.
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over El Guapo
Coleman is in closed guard... El Guapo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mark Coleman!
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Coleman is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Mark Coleman launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because El Guapo tries to cover his face,
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Mark Coleman tries to roll to his side and trap Bas Rutten in his guard...
Bas Rutten keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Mark Coleman launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Bas Rutten uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mark Coleman gets sloppy and Bas Rutten tries to take advantage...
El Guapo tries to stand up!
Coleman doesn't allow him!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Mark Coleman has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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Coleman grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Mark Coleman
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
Mark Coleman is cooling the fight on the ground
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Mark Coleman breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Bas Rutten. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Coleman is holding Bas Rutten's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten loses balance and goes to the ground.
El Guapo's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Mark Coleman looks to mount Bas Rutten...
Bas Rutten takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over El Guapo
El Guapo measures the resilience of Coleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Coleman's side.
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over El Guapo
El Guapo is taking this opportunity to rest.
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over El Guapo
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Coleman delivers a few accurate elbows!
El Guapo is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Coleman is in rear mount over El Guapo
As the fight continues it seems that Mark Coleman is taking the best of the fight.
El Guapo has given his back to Mark Coleman who is trying to get one hook in!
El Guapo struggles in the ground trying to break Coleman's control
Coleman misses a step and Bas Rutten sees an opportunity to counter him!
El Guapo has Coleman controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo tries to move on the ground and shows Mark Coleman a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! El Guapo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Coleman's moves.
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Mark Coleman storms over El Guapo with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Coleman doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again El Guapo's face with his elbows!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo tries to show some ground skills
Coleman uses his strength to keep Coleman at a disadvantage
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
El Guapo tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Bas Rutten. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Inside leg kick from El Guapo
that lands on Mark Coleman's leg.
Mark Coleman tries to bring the fight to the ground
El Guapo goes down.
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten is cooling the fight on the ground
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to close his guard around Coleman
He succeeds!
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over El Guapo
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Bas Rutten can end the fight with his ground and pound.
El Guapo measures the resilience of Coleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Coleman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Mark Coleman looks to counter!
Coleman gets a good position on the ground. ..
El Guapo holds Mark Coleman arms and counters his opponent punches.
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over El Guapo
Coleman is in closed guard... El Guapo tries to roll on the ground!
Mark Coleman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Coleman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Coleman tries to escape from the closed guard
Mark Coleman any adventage in the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
El Guapo launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Coleman!
Coleman looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Bas Rutten's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
El Guapo pushes Mark Coleman and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Coleman grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Mark Coleman
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
Coleman positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! El Guapo's being punished here!
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
Coleman moves on the ground
Coleman cannot take advantage in the ground
Coleman clumsily fails here and it's time for Bas Rutten to fight back!
El Guapo measures the resilience of Coleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Coleman's side.
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Coleman's cheek from the guard.
Mark Coleman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo breaths deeply while on the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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0:08 Round 5 and Coleman is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Mark Coleman attempts a sweep single...
Mark Coleman catches Bas Rutten's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Coleman.
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over El Guapo
Mark Coleman throws down elbows...
He's tearing up El Guapo's face with those brutal elbows! El Guapo needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Bas Rutten. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Here comes Bas Rutten with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Coleman's ribs!
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Coleman grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
El Guapo struggles... Mark Coleman is unable to take him down
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Mark Coleman circles around El Guapo
Coleman fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Bas Rutten didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo measures the resilience of Coleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Coleman's side.
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Bas Rutten can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Bas Rutten is cooling the fight on the ground
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Coleman's cheek from the guard.
Mark Coleman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Mark Coleman looks to counter!
Coleman moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
Coleman tries to improve position.
El Guapo adjusts and closes his guard.
Coleman clumsily fails here and it's time for Bas Rutten to fight back!
El Guapo measures the resilience of Coleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Coleman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bas Rutten tries a high kick!
Coleman was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Coleman is holding Bas Rutten's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo tries to show some ground skills
Coleman uses his strength to keep Coleman at a disadvantage
Coleman is trying to counter now!
Mark Coleman moves to better his position on the ground...
Mark Coleman viciously slams hammer blows to El Guapo's face!
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Deep breaths from Bas Rutten who tries a hammer punch to Coleman's ribs.
That hit Coleman who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Crushing shot to Coleman's body! He's holding his side
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Coleman's cheek from the guard.
Mark Coleman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Mark Coleman tries to open El Guapo's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Mark Coleman. El Guapo is unable to cover himself now!
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Coleman launches a barrage of elbows over El Guapo's face!
Bas Rutten blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Coleman tries to move to full mount!
El Guapo won't allow him to take this position easily.
El Guapo is trying to counter now!
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Coleman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Coleman tries to cover his face,
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Coleman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Coleman tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Mark Coleman's Left cheek
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo measures the resilience of Coleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Coleman's side.
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Coleman is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Mark Coleman looks to mount Bas Rutten...
Bas Rutten sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Mark Coleman is in half guard over El Guapo
Coleman tries to stand up!
El Guapo doesn't allow him!
Mark Coleman is in half guard over El Guapo
Mark Coleman doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of El Guapo's moves.
Mark Coleman is in half guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Coleman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Coleman tries to cover his face,
Coleman has a small cut in his Left cheek
Mark Coleman is in half guard over El Guapo
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Mark Coleman can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Mark Coleman continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Coleman positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
El Guapo's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Mark Coleman is in half guard over El Guapo
El Guapo launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Coleman's ribs.
Mark Coleman is in half guard over El Guapo
El Guapo measures the resilience of Coleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Coleman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Mark Coleman is in half guard over El Guapo
Mark Coleman's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
El Guapo measures the resilience of Coleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Coleman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Bas Rutten has to be confident that he won that round.
Winner is Mark Coleman by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Bas Rutten
Punches 14/17 (82%)
Kicks 7/10 (70%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 31/100 (31%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1101 s
Statistics: Mark Coleman
Punches 0/6 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 14/18 (78%)
GnP strikes 52/118 (44%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1101 s
Coleman early. Rutten late. Even late. Then decision makes everyone frown just as soon as both fighters enter the deep red.
Mark Coleman looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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El Guapo and Coleman move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Coleman moves forward looking for some action
He surprises El Guapo with a double overhooks!
Bas Rutten throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Coleman is holding Bas Rutten's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten shows great balance while pushing away Mark Coleman
El Guapo is trying to counter now!
El Guapo throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Mark Coleman attempts a sweep single...
Mark Coleman catches Bas Rutten's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Coleman.
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over El Guapo
Coleman positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! El Guapo's being punished here!
El Guapo's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over El Guapo
Mark Coleman looks to posture up and open Bas Rutten's guard...
Bas Rutten has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over El Guapo
El Guapo works on the ground with his fingers over Coleman's face
Coleman shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over El Guapo
El Guapo launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Coleman's ribs.
Hard blow to Coleman's mid-section, he seems hurt
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over El Guapo
Coleman is in closed guard... El Guapo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mark Coleman!
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Coleman tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Bas Rutten doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
El Guapo gets a good position on the ground. ..
Coleman holds Bas Rutten arms and counters his opponent punches.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Mark Coleman tries to roll on the ground...
El Guapo knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Coleman measures the resilience of El Guapo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in El Guapo's side.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Coleman breaths deeply while on the ground
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Coleman is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Bas Rutten pushes Mark Coleman down and prevents his attempts to escape
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Coleman is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes El Guapo's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Mark Coleman is in half guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to move on the ground and shows Mark Coleman a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! El Guapo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Mark Coleman is in half guard over El Guapo
Coleman is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Bas Rutten, who is barely covering up!
Mark Coleman is in half guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Coleman's moves.
Mark Coleman is in half guard over El Guapo
Coleman launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Coleman is countered by Bas Rutten.
El Guapo is trying to counter now!
El Guapo tries an armbar from the bottom!
Mark Coleman breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Coleman breaths deeply while on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mark Coleman tries to bring the fight to the ground
El Guapo goes down.
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo measures the resilience of Coleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Coleman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Bas Rutten gets sloppy and Mark Coleman tries to take advantage...
Coleman tries to jump to side mount.
Bas Rutten jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Coleman
Coleman measures the resilience of El Guapo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in El Guapo's side.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Coleman
Coleman measures the resilience of El Guapo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
El Guapo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Coleman
El Guapo is in closed guard... Coleman tries to roll on the ground!
Bas Rutten uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mark Coleman gets sloppy and Bas Rutten tries to take advantage...
El Guapo throws a few hammer fists to the face of Mark Coleman
Blocked by Coleman.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Coleman
Coleman tries to move on the ground and shows Bas Rutten a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Coleman uses his forearms to block the impact!
El Guapo clumsily fails here and it's time for Mark Coleman to fight back!
El Guapo is in closed guard... Coleman tries to roll on the ground!
Bas Rutten uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Bas Rutten looks to posture up and open Mark Coleman's guard...
Bas Rutten forces Mark Coleman to open his guard.
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Coleman
Coleman tries to close his guard around El Guapo
He is not able to do it
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Coleman
El Guapo positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Coleman's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Coleman is trying to counter now!
Coleman tries to close his guard around El Guapo
He is not able to do it
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Mark Coleman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bas Rutten jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Bas Rutten looks to counter!
High kick from Bas Rutten!
Coleman seems to be done!
Mark Coleman shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Bas Rutten is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Coleman into his guard.
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Coleman's cheek from the guard.
Mark Coleman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Coleman's cheek from the guard.
Mark Coleman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
El Guapo misses a step and Mark Coleman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Coleman tries to escape from the closed guard
Mark Coleman any adventage in the ground.
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over El Guapo
El Guapo looks to be in very good shape.
Coleman is in closed guard... El Guapo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mark Coleman!
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Mark Coleman tries to roll to his side and trap Bas Rutten in his guard...
Bas Rutten keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Mark Coleman tries to roll to his side and trap Bas Rutten in his guard...
Bas Rutten keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Mark Coleman tries to roll to his side and trap Bas Rutten in his guard...
Bas Rutten keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
El Guapo is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Bas Rutten charges at Coleman throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Coleman is rocked!
There is a small laceration on Mark Coleman's Right cheek
Mark Coleman and El Guapo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Mark Coleman tries to bring the fight to the ground
El Guapo goes down.
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Coleman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Coleman tries to cover his face,
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
Coleman tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Mark Coleman is in half guard over El Guapo
Coleman delivers a few accurate elbows!
Bas Rutten blocks them all showing some great skills here.
El Guapo is trying to counter now!
El Guapo measures the resilience of Coleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Coleman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Mark Coleman is in half guard over El Guapo
Coleman delivers a few accurate elbows!
Bas Rutten blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Mark Coleman is in half guard over El Guapo
Coleman sits over his knees and pushes away El Guapo's leg!
El Guapo closes his legs around Mark Coleman's leg. Coleman is not able to move away now!
Mark Coleman is in half guard over El Guapo
Mark Coleman storms over El Guapo with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Bas Rutten blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Mark Coleman is in half guard over El Guapo
Mark Coleman tries to free his leg
Bas Rutten moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Incredible high kick!
Coleman is worried!
Coleman grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Mark Coleman
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
Coleman launches a barrage of elbows over El Guapo's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if El Guapo doesn't fight back!
El Guapo's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Coleman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Coleman tries to cover his face,
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo measures the resilience of Coleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Coleman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
El Guapo clumsily fails here and it's time for Mark Coleman to fight back!
Coleman moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
Mark Coleman tries to open El Guapo's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Mark Coleman. El Guapo is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
Coleman moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to close his guard around Coleman
He is not able to do it
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to move on the ground and shows Mark Coleman a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
El Guapo uses his forearms to block the impact!
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
Mark Coleman tries to pass to half guard...
Bas Rutten's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Coleman's cheek from the guard.
Mark Coleman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Coleman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Coleman moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Coleman is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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El Guapo throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Bas Rutten tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Bas Rutten who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bas Rutten launches a knee while holding Coleman's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Coleman in the abdomen
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
El Guapo goes for a low kick..
Coleman avoids the deadly blow.
Coleman is trying to counter now!
Coleman is holding Bas Rutten's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo measures the resilience of Coleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Coleman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Coleman shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Coleman launches a barrage of elbows over El Guapo's face!
Bas Rutten blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Mark Coleman hovers above El Guapo
Bas Rutten stops him from throwing strikes.
Coleman clumsily fails here and it's time for Bas Rutten to fight back!
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Coleman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Coleman tries to cover his face,
Coleman's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo measures the resilience of Coleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Coleman's side.
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo works on the ground with his fingers over Coleman's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo measures the resilience of Coleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Coleman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Coleman's cheek from the guard.
Mark Coleman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Mark Coleman looks to counter!
Coleman tries to move to full mount!
El Guapo won't allow him to take this position easily.
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Mark Coleman can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Coleman launches a barrage of elbows over El Guapo's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if El Guapo doesn't fight back!
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Coleman's cheek from the guard.
Mark Coleman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo measures the resilience of Coleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Coleman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Mark Coleman looks to counter!
Coleman fires a barrage of punches at El Guapo's head!
This is bad! Coleman is just pounding on Bas Rutten's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Mark Coleman storms over El Guapo with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Bas Rutten blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Mark Coleman looks to mount Bas Rutten...
Bas Rutten takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Coleman is holding Bas Rutten's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten shows great balance while pushing away Mark Coleman
Coleman decides to launch some tentative punches
Bas Rutten takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Bas Rutten steps forward and fires a high kick!
Coleman blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Poorly executed technique. Mark Coleman looks to counter!
Mark Coleman tries to bring the fight to the ground
El Guapo goes down.
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
Mark Coleman tries to pass to half guard...
Bas Rutten's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
Coleman tries to improve position.
El Guapo adjusts and closes his guard.
Mark Coleman gets sloppy and Bas Rutten tries to take advantage...
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Coleman's cheek from the guard.
Mark Coleman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Coleman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Coleman tries to cover his face,
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to close his guard around Coleman
He succeeds!
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over El Guapo
El Guapo measures the resilience of Coleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Coleman's side.
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over El Guapo
Coleman is in closed guard... El Guapo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mark Coleman!
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Coleman is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Mark Coleman launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because El Guapo tries to cover his face,
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Mark Coleman tries to roll to his side and trap Bas Rutten in his guard...
Bas Rutten keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Mark Coleman launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Bas Rutten uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mark Coleman gets sloppy and Bas Rutten tries to take advantage...
El Guapo tries to stand up!
Coleman doesn't allow him!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Mark Coleman has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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Coleman grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Mark Coleman
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
Mark Coleman is cooling the fight on the ground
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Mark Coleman breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Bas Rutten. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Coleman is holding Bas Rutten's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten loses balance and goes to the ground.
El Guapo's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Mark Coleman looks to mount Bas Rutten...
Bas Rutten takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over El Guapo
El Guapo measures the resilience of Coleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Coleman's side.
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over El Guapo
El Guapo is taking this opportunity to rest.
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over El Guapo
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Coleman delivers a few accurate elbows!
El Guapo is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Coleman is in rear mount over El Guapo
As the fight continues it seems that Mark Coleman is taking the best of the fight.
El Guapo has given his back to Mark Coleman who is trying to get one hook in!
El Guapo struggles in the ground trying to break Coleman's control
Coleman misses a step and Bas Rutten sees an opportunity to counter him!
El Guapo has Coleman controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo tries to move on the ground and shows Mark Coleman a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! El Guapo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Coleman's moves.
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Mark Coleman storms over El Guapo with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Coleman doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again El Guapo's face with his elbows!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo tries to show some ground skills
Coleman uses his strength to keep Coleman at a disadvantage
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
El Guapo tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Bas Rutten. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Inside leg kick from El Guapo
that lands on Mark Coleman's leg.
Mark Coleman tries to bring the fight to the ground
El Guapo goes down.
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten is cooling the fight on the ground
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to close his guard around Coleman
He succeeds!
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over El Guapo
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Bas Rutten can end the fight with his ground and pound.
El Guapo measures the resilience of Coleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Coleman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Mark Coleman looks to counter!
Coleman gets a good position on the ground. ..
El Guapo holds Mark Coleman arms and counters his opponent punches.
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over El Guapo
Coleman is in closed guard... El Guapo tries to roll on the ground!
Mark Coleman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Coleman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Coleman tries to escape from the closed guard
Mark Coleman any adventage in the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
El Guapo launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Coleman!
Coleman looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Bas Rutten's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
El Guapo pushes Mark Coleman and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Coleman grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Mark Coleman
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
Coleman positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! El Guapo's being punished here!
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
Coleman moves on the ground
Coleman cannot take advantage in the ground
Coleman clumsily fails here and it's time for Bas Rutten to fight back!
El Guapo measures the resilience of Coleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Coleman's side.
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Coleman's cheek from the guard.
Mark Coleman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo breaths deeply while on the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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0:08 Round 5 and Coleman is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Mark Coleman attempts a sweep single...
Mark Coleman catches Bas Rutten's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Coleman.
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over El Guapo
Mark Coleman throws down elbows...
He's tearing up El Guapo's face with those brutal elbows! El Guapo needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Bas Rutten. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Here comes Bas Rutten with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Coleman's ribs!
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Coleman grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
El Guapo struggles... Mark Coleman is unable to take him down
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Mark Coleman circles around El Guapo
Coleman fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Bas Rutten didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo measures the resilience of Coleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Coleman's side.
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Bas Rutten can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Bas Rutten is cooling the fight on the ground
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Coleman's cheek from the guard.
Mark Coleman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Mark Coleman looks to counter!
Coleman moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Mark Coleman is in open guard over El Guapo
Coleman tries to improve position.
El Guapo adjusts and closes his guard.
Coleman clumsily fails here and it's time for Bas Rutten to fight back!
El Guapo measures the resilience of Coleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Coleman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bas Rutten tries a high kick!
Coleman was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Coleman is holding Bas Rutten's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo tries to show some ground skills
Coleman uses his strength to keep Coleman at a disadvantage
Coleman is trying to counter now!
Mark Coleman moves to better his position on the ground...
Mark Coleman viciously slams hammer blows to El Guapo's face!
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Deep breaths from Bas Rutten who tries a hammer punch to Coleman's ribs.
That hit Coleman who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Crushing shot to Coleman's body! He's holding his side
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Coleman's cheek from the guard.
Mark Coleman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Mark Coleman tries to open El Guapo's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Mark Coleman. El Guapo is unable to cover himself now!
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Coleman launches a barrage of elbows over El Guapo's face!
Bas Rutten blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Coleman tries to move to full mount!
El Guapo won't allow him to take this position easily.
El Guapo is trying to counter now!
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Coleman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Coleman tries to cover his face,
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Coleman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Coleman tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Mark Coleman's Left cheek
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo measures the resilience of Coleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Coleman's side.
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Coleman is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Mark Coleman looks to mount Bas Rutten...
Bas Rutten sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Mark Coleman is in half guard over El Guapo
Coleman tries to stand up!
El Guapo doesn't allow him!
Mark Coleman is in half guard over El Guapo
Mark Coleman doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of El Guapo's moves.
Mark Coleman is in half guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Coleman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Coleman tries to cover his face,
Coleman has a small cut in his Left cheek
Mark Coleman is in half guard over El Guapo
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Mark Coleman can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Mark Coleman continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Coleman positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
El Guapo's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Mark Coleman is in half guard over El Guapo
El Guapo launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Coleman's ribs.
Mark Coleman is in half guard over El Guapo
El Guapo measures the resilience of Coleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Coleman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Mark Coleman is in half guard over El Guapo
Mark Coleman's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
El Guapo measures the resilience of Coleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Coleman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Bas Rutten has to be confident that he won that round.
Winner is Mark Coleman by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Bas Rutten
Punches 14/17 (82%)
Kicks 7/10 (70%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 31/100 (31%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1101 s
Statistics: Mark Coleman
Punches 0/6 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 14/18 (78%)
GnP strikes 52/118 (44%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1101 s
Coleman early. Rutten late. Even late. Then decision makes everyone frown just as soon as both fighters enter the deep red.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!